The Devils Dougie Hamilton is in the lineup tonight against the Detroit Red Wings, per a team announcement. The defender has missed the past 18 games due to a lower body injury he sustained on March 4th against the Dallas Stars. He has recovered quicker than expected after it was originally thought he would miss the remainer of the regular season. According to an NHL release, … [Read more...] about Devils Dougie Hamilton Returns From Injury
Adam Pelech Avoids Concussion Diagnosis
Although the New York Islanders failed to make the playoffs for the second time in four years, they received positive news on the injury front this morning. Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News reported that despite entering concussion protocol after leaving Sunday’s game due to a hit from New Jersey Devils forward Paul Cotter, defenseman Adam Pelech “is fine” and suited up for the … [Read more...] about Adam Pelech Avoids Concussion Diagnosis
Devils Recall Marc McLaughlin
The Devils announced they’ve recalled forward Marc McLaughlin from AHL Utica. He’ll join the team on their road trip amid an expected suspension for Paul Cotter, who’s facing a hearing with the Department of Player Safety today for an illegal check to the head of Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech. New Jersey already had a handful of extra forwards on hand for yesterday’s 1-0 … [Read more...] about Devils Recall Marc McLaughlin
Snapshots: Avalanche, Squires, Ziemmer
The Avalanche announced some heavy roster trimming after playing their final regular season game last night. Forwards Jere Innala, T.J. Tynan, Chris Wagner, and defensemen Wyatt Aamodt and Jack Ahcan were reassigned back to AHL Colorado after being called up recently to allow some lineup staples to rest. All the players listed saw limited action down the stretch, and all five … [Read more...] about Snapshots: Avalanche, Squires, Ziemmer
Lennox Reassigned To Bridgeport
The Islanders have sent goaltender Tristan Lennox back to AHL Bridgeport, relays Newsday’s Andrew Gross (Twitter link). The 22-year-old had a short-lived NHL debut back on Tuesday, allowing one goal on two shots in a little under five minutes of action. Lennox has been limited to just four minor league appearances this season due to injury, posting a 4.44 GAA and a .832 SV% … [Read more...] about Lennox Reassigned To Bridgeport